We tend to break things down into smaller components to make remembering easier. Event Segmentation Theory explains how we do ...

Most languages use word position and sentence structure to extract meaning. For example, "The cat sat on the box," is not the ...

An international research team investigated the brains of 16 jazz pianists while they played a piece from memory, improvised based on the melody, and freely improvised based on the chord changes. The ...

Researchers at Leipzig University's Carl Ludwig Institute for Physiology, working in collaboration with Johns Hopkins ...

Memory is better for event boundaries than for information throughout an event. For example, people might be more likely to ...

Why do some older adults easily remember the name of a new acquaintance or the location of their keys, while others struggle with everyday recall—despite appearing equally healthy? Subscribe to our ...

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind, behavior and human experience. Diving into this field can help us better understand ourselves and everyone else that we encounter. But it’s an extremely ...

A new review explores how episodic memories are formed, stored, and reshaped over time, revealing why our recollections of past events often change.

A study from the University of East Anglia is helping scientists better understand how our brains remember past events—and how those memories can change over time.

Why are some sounds easier to remember than others? A study on made-up words points to the harsh consonants that also ...

Abstract: Lithography stands as a critical step in the manufacturing of integrated circuits, where the precise control of focus and exposure dose parameters is vital for optimal results. The ...